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Written by Anthony Corbett   
Wednesday, 11 August 2010 11:22

 

Quakers Running Club

 

Present

The Late Summer Invitational Trail Run

 


 

To be held on Wednesday 25th August 2010

7pm start – Registration from 6pm

This will be a challenging, slightly undulating, often scenic, multi-terrain two-lap run of approximately 5 miles.

The run will be mostly off-road on trails and farm tracks on the outskirts of Darlington – however small sections are on a roadside path.

Information

The run will take place from the lay-by on the right immediately after the Baydale Beck Inn on the A67 Coniscliffe Road.  This is the road from Darlington heading to Barnard Castle. (DL2 2JX – for sat nav purposes).  There will be some parking available in the Baydale Beck Inn – but if you need to park at the side of the road, please park responsibly.

Depending on the weather conditions there may be parts of the run that are soft, wet and muddy underfoot and due to the nature of the course there are a small number of trip hazards such as tree roots. The course will be signed and marshalled throughout the event.

 


 

Toilets will be available courtesy of the Baydale Beck Inn – but there will be no changing facilities.

Please note

This is an invitational run only and not a UK Athletics Registered event.  Runners take part at their own risk. Numbers will be issued for administration purposes only. Run times will be provided for training purposes.

 

Water will be provided at the end of the run and the Baydale Beck Inn landlord has kindly offered the use of a room after the run for a small selection of post-race nibbles and of course would be delighted to welcome customers old and new. A short presentation will be made after the event.

There is no entry fee for this run – although donations to cover costs would be welcomed. Pre-entry not required, just turn up on the evening. Due to the nature of the course a minimum age of 16 is recommended for this run.

Any last minute information/changes will be shown here on our website – www.quakersrunningclub.org.uk

Last Updated on Wednesday, 11 August 2010 11:23
 

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